Regan A. Gibson

Litigation Attorney

Regan is a member of the Litigation and Trial Practice Team, representing clients in a variety of civil and criminal litigation matters and internal investigations. She has experience in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including commercial contract disputes, intellectual property, trade secrets and unfair competition matters, class action defense, supply chain disputes, antitrust, RICO and shareholder disputes.

Regan has represented companies and individuals in investigations by the United States Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and the Michigan Attorney General. She has conducted internal investigations related to antitrust, FCPA, immigration, environmental, labor and employment and public integrity compliance issues. Regan also has extensive experience coordinating complex E-Discovery matters, including the implementation of processes and strategies for gathering, processing, reviewing and producing large volumes of electronic data.

Prior to receiving her law degree, Regan was a paralegal specialist in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, where she served in the Violent Crime and Narcotics Trafficking Section.

Experience

Represented Detroit Charter Revision Commission before the Michigan Supreme Court, successfully overturning a Wayne County Circuit Court decision and Michigan Court of Appeals ruling involving the right of City residents to vote on a revision to Detroit’s City Charter in the 2021 primary election.

Represented the former Director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in connection with investigations arising out of the Flint water crisis, obtaining dismissal of the indictment brought by the Michigan Attorney General.

Represented foreign auto parts supplier in connection with the defense of class action claims following a large-scale auto parts antitrust investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice. Successfully navigated the matter through the DOJ investigation and secured a full declination of criminal charges.

Successfully represented a developer in circuit court following a lawsuit by neighboring property owner disputing a zoning board decision approving a multimillion-dollar residential development in a historic downtown neighborhood.

Successfully represented a developer in circuit court following a lawsuit by neighboring property owner disputing zoning board decision approving a multimillion-dollar resort development project.

Successfully represented property owner in a dispute with a municipality involving a short-term rental unit. Following numerous delays to a proposed renovation project, the client prevailed at the circuit court level, allowing the project to continue and received a $75,000 settlement in compensation.

Representing multiple clients in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and CARES Act Fraud investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Honors and Recognitions

Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2025

Notable Women in Law, Crain’s Grand Rapids Business, 2024

Professional Affiliations

Federal Bar Association of West Michigan

Grand Rapids Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

Community Involvement

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Grand Rapids, Class of 2024

H.O.P.E. Gardens, Board of Directors – Secretary

Michigan Center for Civic Education, Board of Directors Executive Committee – Vice President

Smith College, Grand Rapids Alumni Admissions Coordinator